LGBTQ+ Youth Services

Discover resources, programs, and support specifically designed for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults to help navigate challenges, build community, and thrive during formative years.

Crisis Intervention & Support

The Trevor Project

Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention

24/7 Support Ages 13-24

The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people. Their services include a 24/7 phone lifeline, text messaging support, and online instant messaging with trained counselors.

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LGBT Youth Talkline

Peer Support Service

Peer Support Ages 25 and Under

A free and confidential peer-to-peer helpline providing support from trained volunteers who are ready to listen, offer information, and provide resources to young people with questions or concerns related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Mental Health Support

Crisis Support All Ages

A national network of local crisis centers providing free emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The service offers specific support for LGBTQ+ youth by pressing 3 or texting "PRIDE" to 988 to reach specialized counselors.

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Housing & Shelter Services

True Colors United

Youth Homelessness Support

Housing Resources National

An organization implementing innovative solutions to youth homelessness that specifically address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ young people. They offer a resource database to help connect youth with local housing options, shelter services, and support programs.

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Point Source Youth

Housing Solutions for LGBTQ+ Youth

Host Homes Housing Programs

Focused on ending youth homelessness through direct cash transfers, family support, and host home programs specifically designed for LGBTQ+ youth. They partner with local organizations to implement evidence-based housing solutions in communities across the country.

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Ali Forney Center

LGBTQ+ Youth Shelter & Services

Shelter Comprehensive Services

The largest organization dedicated to housing LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, and comprehensive support services including healthcare, case management, and education/employment assistance.

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National Runaway Safeline

Crisis Support for Youth

Crisis Support Shelter Directory

A 24/7 crisis service and connection point for runaway and homeless youth, offering support, intervention, information and referrals to local resources. Their Home Free program helps reunite youth with family or find alternative safe living arrangements.

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Education & School Support

GLSEN

Creating Safe Schools

K-12 Education GSA Support

A national organization working to ensure that LGBTQ+ students can learn and grow in school environments free from bullying and harassment. GLSEN offers resources for creating Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs), inclusive curricula, and educator training.

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PFLAG's Safe Schools Program

Education & Advocacy Resources

School Support Advocacy

Resources to help create safe learning environments for LGBTQ+ students, including guides for supporting transgender and nonbinary students, addressing bullying, advocating for inclusive policies, and engaging with school administration.

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Point Foundation

LGBTQ+ Scholarship Organization

Scholarships Mentorship

The largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ students, providing financial support, mentorship, leadership development, and community service opportunities to help students achieve their academic and career goals.

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Campus Pride

College Resources & Ratings

College Campus Index

Dedicated to creating safer college environments for LGBTQ+ students, offering resources like the Campus Pride Index (rating LGBTQ-friendly campuses), scholarship database, and leadership development programs for college students.

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Youth Community Centers & Programs

CenterLink LGBTQ+ Youth Centers Map

Directory of Youth Centers

Directory Local Resources

A comprehensive directory of LGBTQ+ youth centers across the United States, helping young people find local spaces offering support groups, social activities, educational programs, and safe gathering places specifically designed for LGBTQ+ youth.

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The Attic Youth Center

Comprehensive Youth Services

Philadelphia Model Program

One of the nation's most comprehensive service providers for LGBTQ+ youth, offering mental health counseling, life skills, academic enrichment, and community building programs. Their model has been replicated in various communities nationwide.

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BAGLY (Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth)

Youth-Led Organization

Youth Leadership Social Support

A youth-led, adult-supported organization creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for LGBTQ+ youth. Their model emphasizes peer leadership, community organizing, and social support through various youth programs.

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SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders)

Washington DC Youth Services

Housing Program Leadership Development

An organization providing opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy. Their programs include housing, leadership development, and health services.

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Online Communities & Virtual Support

TrevorSpace

Online Social Community

Social Network Ages 13-24

An affirming international community for LGBTQ+ young people and their allies. This safe, moderated social networking site helps youth connect with peers, build community, and develop supportive friendships with others who understand their experiences.

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Q Chat Space

Facilitated Chat Groups

Discussion Groups Ages 13-19

A community for LGBTQ+ teens to connect with each other through live, chat-based, professionally facilitated, online support groups. Discussions cover topics like coming out, relationships, identities, stress management, and connecting with community.

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Gender Spectrum

Resources for Gender-Diverse Youth

Online Support Gender Diversity

Offers online groups, resources, and a community for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth and their families. Their youth-focused programming includes discussion groups, chat spaces, and virtual events to build confidence and community.

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Family Acceptance & Support

Family Acceptance Project

Research-Based Family Support

Family Resources Research-Based

A research, intervention, education, and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for LGBTQ+ youth through evidence-based approaches to help families support their LGBTQ+ children, decreasing rejection and increasing acceptance.

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PFLAG for Families

Support for Parents & Families

Parent Support Family Resources

The first and largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies. PFLAG provides support groups, resources, and educational materials to help families understand, accept, and support their LGBTQ+ children.

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Strong Family Alliance

Guidance for Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth

Parent Resources Faith-Inclusive

Resources to help parents navigate the journey of having an LGBTQ+ child, including guidance on common parental concerns, identity education, and how to create a supportive home environment. The site is designed to be accessible to parents from various faith backgrounds.

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Career Development & Life Skills

Queer Youth Assemble

Youth Leadership Organization

Leadership Youth-Led

A youth-led, youth-centered nonprofit organization focused on empowering LGBTQ+ young people through leadership opportunities, community organizing, and advocacy skills development. Their programs provide hands-on experience in nonprofit management and activism.

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Out For Undergrad

Career Conferences for LGBTQ+ Students

Career Development College Students

Helps high-achieving LGBTQ+ undergraduates reach their full potential through industry-focused conferences, mentorship opportunities, and connections with leading companies that champion inclusion and diversity in their recruitment practices.

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MENTOR Pride Initiative

Mentoring Resources

Mentorship Youth Development

An initiative that works to provide best practices, training, and resources for youth mentoring programs to better serve LGBTQ+ youth. Helps connect young people with supportive adult mentors who can provide guidance, encouragement, and career advice.

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